BANNER INTENSIVISTS, CRITICAL CARE AT BANNER THUNDERBIRD MEDICAL CENTER

Recent research has demonstrated that care provided by an intensivist can consistently produce better patient outcomes and is a cost-effective choice. In addition, your Banner intensivist may be able to prevent an unnecessary ICU admission, reduce complications that can prolong a length of stay, decrease the number of lab tests and identify opportunities for you or your loved one to leave the hospital sooner. Intensivists are physicians who are board certified in the subspecialty of critical care medicine. This certification is awarded by the American boards of anesthesiology, internal medicine, pediatrics and surgery. We partner with physician specialists to oversee a comprehensive plan for your treatment. Intensivists create a cohesive intensive care unit (ICU) team, dedicated to delivering comprehensive, effective care and treating each patient with compassion and respect.